Bill Status of HB 4029   99th General Assembly

Short Description:  ANIMAL WELFARE-IDENTIFY OWNER

House Sponsors
Rep. Deb Conroy-Stephanie A. Kifowit, Silvana Tabares, Robert Rita, Sue Scherer, Frances Ann Hurley, Laura Fine and Kathleen Willis

Senate Sponsors
(Sen. Thomas Cullerton, David Koehler, Don Harmon, Toi W. Hutchinson-Michael Connelly and Karen McConnaughay)


Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  8/7/2015HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0310

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
225 ILCS 605/2from Ch. 8, par. 302
225 ILCS 605/3.10 new

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Animal Welfare Act. Requires that, within 24 hours after the intake of any dog or cat into a shelter, the dog or cat must be scanned for the presence of a microchip and examined for other currently acceptable methods of identification, including, but not limited to, identification tags, tattoos, and rabies license tags. Provides that the shelter director shall give notice of not less than 7 business days to the owner, agent, or caretaker prior to release of the animal to a foster home or different shelter or the adoption or euthanasia of the animal. Requires that, prior to transferring the dog or cat to another animal shelter or to a rescue group or for purposes of euthanization, the dog or cat shall be scanned again for the presence of a microchip and examined for other means of identification. Defines "owner" and "shelter director".

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1
Deletes reference to:
225 ILCS 605/3.10 new
Adds reference to:
225 ILCS 605/3.4
225 ILCS 605/3.6 new
225 ILCS 605/3.7 new
225 ILCS 605/10from Ch. 8, par. 310

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Animal Welfare Act. In provisions concerning the transfer of animals between shelters, provides that an animal shelter or animal control facility may not release any animal to an individual representing an animal shelter unless the individual is a representative of a not-for-profit, out-of-state organization who is transferring the animal out of the State (rather than just a representative of a not-for-profit, out-of-state organization). Provides that no animal shelter may accept a stray dog or cat unless the animal reported by the shelter to the animal control or law enforcement of the county in which the animal is found by the next business day. Provides that shelters may accept animals from certain organizations. Requires shelters to scan for the presence of a microchip or other currently-acceptable methods of identification within 24 hours of the intake of each dog or cat. Requires shelters to make reasonable attempts to contact the owner, agent, or caretaker of an animal as soon as possible, and to give notice by mail to the last known address of not less than 7 business days before disposing of the animal. Prior to disposal of the animal, requires the shelter to scan for identifying information a second time. Prohibits representatives of an animal shelter from entering private property to remove an animal and from directing other individuals to enter private property and remove an animal unless the individuals are approved humane investigators. Allows animal shelters to charge owners for certain expenses when reclaiming a stray dog or cat. Exempts feral cats from certain provisions. Provides that if the Department of Agriculture revokes a license, the licensee and any individuals associated with that license shall be prohibited from applying for or obtaining a license under the Act for at least 3 years.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 4
Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the bill as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1 with the following changes: Removes references to feral cats. Provides that no representative of an animal shelter may enter private property and remove an animal without permission from the property owner and animal owner, nor can any representative of an animal shelter direct another individual to enter private property and remove an animal unless that individual is an approved humane investigator (rather than no representative of an animal shelter may enter private property and remove an animal, nor can any representative of an animal shelter direct another individual to enter private property and remove an animal).

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/27/2015HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Deb Conroy
  2/27/2015HouseFirst Reading
  2/27/2015HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  3/4/2015HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Silvana Tabares
  3/16/2015HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  3/27/2015HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
  4/13/2015HouseCommittee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) April 30, 2015
  4/13/2015HouseAssigned to Executive Committee
  4/20/2015HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit
  4/20/2015HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Robert Rita
  4/20/2015HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sue Scherer
  4/20/2015HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Frances Ann Hurley
  4/20/2015HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Fine
  4/20/2015HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kathleen Willis
  4/20/2015HouseDo Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 009-000-000
  4/20/2015HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
  4/21/2015HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate
  4/21/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
  4/22/2015HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 115-000-000
  4/22/2015SenateArrive in Senate
  4/22/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 23, 2015
  4/22/2015SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Thomas Cullerton
  4/22/2015SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Tim Bivins
  4/23/2015SenateFirst Reading
  4/23/2015SenateReferred to Assignments
  4/29/2015SenateAssigned to Agriculture
  5/7/2015SenatePostponed - Agriculture
  5/8/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton
  5/8/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
  5/12/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
  5/12/2015SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
  5/13/2015SenateSponsor Removed Sen. Tim Bivins
  5/14/2015SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
  5/14/2015SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
  5/14/2015SenateDo Pass as Amended Agriculture; 006-000-000
  5/14/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 18, 2015
  5/14/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton
  5/14/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
  5/15/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton
  5/15/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Assignments
  5/18/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
  5/18/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
  5/20/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Postponed - Agriculture
  5/20/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Postponed - Agriculture
  5/20/2015SenateSecond Reading
  5/20/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 21, 2015
  5/21/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Thomas Cullerton
  5/21/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Assignments
  5/21/2015SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson
  5/21/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Assignments Refers to Agriculture
  5/22/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Recommend Do Adopt Agriculture; 005-000-000
  5/22/2015SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2015
  5/26/2015SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael Connelly
  5/26/2015SenateAdded as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Karen McConnaughay
  5/26/2015SenateRecalled to Second Reading
  5/26/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Adopted; T. Cullerton
  5/26/2015SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
  5/26/2015SenateThird Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
  5/26/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/26/2015SenateSenate Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
  5/26/2015HouseArrived in House
  5/26/2015HousePlaced on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 1, 4
  5/26/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Deb Conroy
  5/26/2015HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion Filed Concur Rep. Deb Conroy
  5/26/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/26/2015HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Referred to Rules Committee
  5/27/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive Committee
  5/27/2015HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Rules Referred to Executive Committee
  5/28/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 011-000-000
  5/28/2015HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 Motion to Concur Recommends Be Adopted Executive Committee; 011-000-000
  5/31/2015HouseSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 House Concurs 111-000-000
  5/31/2015HouseSenate Floor Amendment No. 4 House Concurs 111-000-000
  5/31/2015HouseHouse Concurs
  5/31/2015HousePassed Both Houses
  6/29/2015HouseSent to the Governor
  8/7/2015HouseGovernor Approved
  8/7/2015HouseEffective Date January 1, 2016
  8/7/2015HousePublic Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0310

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